Norfolk police officers executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at an address in Red Lion Close, Holme Hale, near Swaffham, and subsequently seized a quantity of a substance believed to be heroin.

Brian Burdett, 53, who lives at the address, was arrested and taken to the King’s Lynn police investigation centre, where he was later charged with possessing a Class A drug with intent to supply. He was also charged with possessing criminal property.

Burdett was remanded in custody to appear at King’s Lynn Magistrates’ Court this morning.